Weight Loss

Ok, most of ya'll already know that I've been on a quest to lose weight....a little over 100 pounds.  Well, I've been losing slowly but still have a way to go.  But I've also come to the realization that it's not just about the weight.  It's about being healthy.  And through Herbalife I've found that.  I may still have quite a bit of weight to lose....but I've never felt better in my life.  Yes, I've been on and off the Herbalife weight loss plan....but I've remained with the nutritional supplements.  And I can say they make a TON of difference in the way I feel from day to day.

One of the things I love about Herbalife is the fact that it is not promoted as that quick fix weight loss product.  All around health and nutrition is what is promoted.  And we all know that those quick fix weight loss gimmick type products don't keep the weight off anyway.  It's all about LIFESTYLE changes and that is what is promoted with Herbalife....lifestyle change to get healthy and remain healthy.

Rejoined Stampin' Up....WooHoo!!!

I just rejoined Stampin' Up as an Independent Demonstrator today.  YAY!!!

Check out my new SU website at http://melhand.stampinup.net

Stampin' Up Again

Yes, I am going to be rejoining Stampin' Up as an Independent Demonstrator once again.  I just can't stay away from SU.  LOL  So as soon as I get it all organized I will be posting lots of pics, workshops and classes.

Just an FYI...I will NOT be removing old posts that contain artwork from other companies....they were there before me re-joining SU so they will stay.  However, nearly all stamp related projects from this point forward will be SU related.  I will also be working on recreating some of my old projects using other stamp company products with SU products just to show versatility in design.

Long time no see....

Wow, it's been soooo long since I've even been to this page.  I will have to post an update this afternoon.  Watch out ya'll.....I will be posting an update soon so we can get this place rockin' again.  :-)

"JOY" Coaster Wall Hanging

Hey ya'll,
I've been playing around a little this weekend. I put together this project using a combination of Elemental Stamping technique by Elemental Doodles and Doodle Imaging by one of ED's DT members (Cat).



Supplies Used:
Stamps - Elemental Doodles (new releases)
Chipboard Coasters X 6 - Elemental Doodles
Inks - Versa Magic & Brilliance
Accessories - Blue grosgrain ribbon, Hot Glue, Crystal Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stickles Glitter Glue, finger daubers

Instructions:
1. Pencil in the letters JOY on coasters.
2. Finger Dauber ink color over penciled in letters.
3. Stamp filler image over penciled letters.
4. Stamp Holly image in various places over letter.
5. Stamp accent image in various places.
6. Finger dauber ink around coaster edge.
7. Stamp filler image and holly around coaster edge.
8. Using 2-Way glue pen, add glitter to coaster edge.
9. Dot Stickles over letters.
10.Attach ribbon to back of coasters.
11.Attach 2nd set of coasters to back to hide the ribbon and glue.

Holiday ATC & Moo's

I am so excited......I had time to play a little with our new stamps before going to work tonight.

The ATC is made by matting 2 Moo's onto an ATC size piece of brown shimmer CS by The Paper Company. All images are Elemental Doodles. Both of the Moo's are sprayed with Cafe Late Scent-A-Mist (a new scented shimmer spray by Elemental Doodles). Inks used are Versa Magic and Versa Fine. Moo's on the ATC are dotted with Stickles.

The Moo is also matted on brown shimmer CS. All images are also Elemental Doodles. Inks used are Versa Magic and Versa Fine. Also dotted with Stickles.

Coaster Ornaments

Wow, it's been a long time since I've posted here. Been so busy that I've just not had much time to keep up with my own blog. LOL Below are a couple of coaster ornaments that I did over the weekend. I will get instructions and exact colors of inks used posted very soon (I didn't write them all down LOL).

All stamps used are from Elemental Doodles' new stamp sets (they are available for pre-order now and are on sale....check out their website at http://www.elementaldoodles.com/ ). The coasters and acrylic rods and new release stamps and the new Scent-a-Mists are all on sale until the end of October.